Magic: The Gathering

Hornet Queen

Murders at Karlov Manor Commander 172 • rare

Set: Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
Collector number: 172
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana green mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Martina Pilcerova
Market price: $0.31

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What it's worth

$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.22 – $0.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set, Hornet Queen is a powerful addition for those who value board presence. Its ability to create a swarm of tokens upon entering play allows a player to instantly establish both an offensive force and a reliable defensive line against incoming attacks.

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Card face

What it does

Flying, deathtouch

When this creature enters, create four 1/1 green Insect creature tokens with flying and deathtouch.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Hornet Queen was originally introduced in the Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2011. Designed as a high-impact green creature, its ability to generate a swarm of insect tokens upon entering the battlefield made it a staple of late-game board control. The card reflects the color pie's emphasis on insect-themed swarming mechanics and defensive utility, utilizing deathtouch to dissuade opponents from attacking.

This specific printing appears in the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set, which ties into the Ravnica plane's gothic detective narrative. While the card retains its classic functionality, this version features updated framing and art direction consistent with the expansion's murder-mystery aesthetic. It is widely recognized by players for its efficiency in multiplayer formats, where its combination of tokens and keywords provides both offensive pressure and reliable protection.

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About

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